Packaging Substance Restrictions: An Overview of EU and US Regulations
Sep 28, 2025
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This article details the comprehensive regulatory frameworks in the European Union and the United States concerning hazardous substances in packaging. The EU's PPWR restricts heavy metals and PFAS. In the US, the Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation, adopted by various states, prohibits heavy metals, phthalates, and PFAS in packaging.
Packaging plays a crucial role in protecting products, ensuring their integrity, and facilitating their transport and sale. However, the materials used in packaging can pose significant environmental and health risks if they contain harmful substances.
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